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WHO Declares Egypt 'Malaria-Free'

  • #Malaria
  • #Vaccination
  • #Medicine & healthcare
  • #Egypt
WHO Declares Egypt 'Malaria-Free'
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OCT 2024
Above: Mosquito larvae, commonly known as ''wrigglers,'' are aquatic and characterized by a large head, a broad thorax, and a narrow, wormlike abdomen. Image copyright: Soumyabrata Roy/Contributor/NurPhoto via Getty Images
story last updated OCT 2024

The Spin

Narrative A

The world is on a positive path toward eradicating malaria — from billions of cases prevented to millions of lives saved. While there's still more work for governments to accomplish, including preventive strategies like vaccines, mosquito sprays, and bed nets, as well as other treatments, we are for the first time in a strong position to end rather than merely control this disease.

How Can We End Malaria?

Narrative B

The fight against malaria is far from over. Cases have stagnated since 2015 and are rising in parts of Africa as mosquitoes develop resistance to nets and sprays. Low-income countries lack resources for prevention, while vaccines face distribution challenges. Without sustained global commitment and ever-evolving tools, even our modest gains could be lost.

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